Outraged over the outcome of a racial bullying case, SJSU students rallied Thursday to denounce the verdict and the school’s response to the scandal.

The City Council will discuss a number of different tax measures on Tuesday, including one for businesses and others that would up the local sales tax.

On Monday, a jury found three former San Jose State students guilty of battery—but not hate crimes—against another student.

Of the 158 finalists named in the Knight Foundation's Cities Challenge, which divvies up $5 million among winning ideas, eight are from San Jose.

Santa Clara County this week became the first in the nation to open an office of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer affairs.

Tenant rights groups want to reform San Jose rent control laws, which allow landlords to boot a tenant for any reason.

To crack down on illegal dumping, San Jose may enact steep fines for people who leave their junk on the streets.

A regional minimum wage plan has generated broad support, but also anxiety that a segment of low-income workers will be left behind.

It’s been a banner year for burrowing owls, which have been boinking their way to a better future.

Yerba Buena High School's Charles Fowler is one of the most decorated teachers in Silicon Valley.

SJSU President Mohammad Qayoumi will leave the school next month for a high-ranking government job in Afghanistan.

Last week was amazing. The Supreme Court delivered two major victories to move our country forward, the President exhibited strength and eloquence in the aftermath of a tragedy, and a young woman of unparalleled courage graced us with her presence.

No rest for the weary: Congressman Mike Honda spent his birthday weekend hopping from one fundraiser to the next.

City officials are poised to approve a three-year lease that would breathe new life into Hammer Theatre Center, a.k.a. The San Jose Rep, which went dark a year ago due to bankruptcy.

Family and friends of a man shot dead by San Jose State University police have spoken out against a decision not to charge the officer.

Reports of a gunman prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon at San Jose State. But police re-opened the campus after determining there was no threat.